HLS

Foundational Skills

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An online course covering essential skills for school, work and everyday life, including communication, maths, money management, problem solving, critical thinking and computer skills. Designed for students, school leavers, vocational learners and adults to build confidence and become better prepared for further education, employment and everyday life.

Produce a CV

Lessons

Produce CV Overview Produce CV Workbook

Covering Letter

Lessons

Write a covering letter

Spelling

Lessons

Spelling Study Guide

Grammar

Lessons

Grammar Study Guide

Punctuation

Lessons

Punctuation Study Guide

Core Writing

Lessons

Writing to convey information Formal or Informal ? Planning Checklist Worked Planning Example

Presentation Skills

Lessons

Introduction Presentation skills overview Presentation platforms How to add a logo on every slide Presentation planning workbook Presentation evaluation sheet

Core Maths

Lessons

Core Maths Study Guide Language of maths Place Value Ordering numbers example Negative numbers Addition example Subtraction example Times Table Multiply by 10 and 100 Multiply large numbers using traditional methods Multiply large numbers using the grid method Multiply large numbers using the lattice method Divide by 10 and 100 Division of large numbers using the traditional method Division of large numbers using the substitution method Rounding to 10, 100, 1000 The language of fractions Work out the fraction of a number Adding mixed fractions Subtraction of fractions Decimals Percentages Units of time Conversions

Managing Your Money

Lessons

Personal Budgeting and Money Management

Problem Solving

Lessons

An overview of problem solving using the 5 whys Problem definition template 5 Whys Template

Critical Thinking

Lessons

An introduction to critical thinking Critical thinking workbook Critical thinking toolkit

Core Computer Skills

Lessons

Introduction to Computers Desktop, Files and Folders Using the Internet Using Email Touch Typing Student Book